Brahima Magassa

Brahima Magassa (born 17 April 1997) is a French professional footballer who plays as a defender for Kuopion Palloseura.

Early life Magassa was born on 17 April 1997 in France and is a native of Montreuil, France. Growing up, he was friends with France international Nordi Mukiele.

Career As a youth player, Magassa joined the youth academy of French side Paris FC. Following his stint there, he signed for French side CO Vincennes. During the summer of 2020, he signed for French side , where he made twenty-six league appearances and scored one goal. Two years later, he signed for French side Olympique Saumur FC, where he made forty-four league appearances and scored four goals.

Subsequently, he signed for French side Les Herbiers VF in 2024, where he made twenty-five league appearances and scored one goal. One year later, he signed for French side LB Châteauroux, where he made twenty-two league appearances and scored zero goals. Ahead of the 2026 season, he signed for Finnish side Kuopion Palloseura.

Style of play Magassa plays as a defender. French newspaper Ouest-France wrote in 2023 that he is a "lanky... central defender (1.92 m), who can also play in midfield".